Oct 19, 2015: Hattiesburg American: HPSD issues apology for noise during 'Bring It!' shoot
Sam Adcock, who lives about a mile and a half away from the school, said the noise was in full effect when he got home at around 3 p.m. and lasted until well after 10 p.m.
Sam Adcock, who lives about a mile and a half away from the school, said the noise was in full effect when he got home at around 3 p.m. and lasted until well after 10 p.m.
Adcock ran in the 2015 special election to fill Mississippi's 1st District seat. Adcock was defeated in the general election on May 12, 2015. Trent Kelly (R) won the election, defeating Walter Zinn (D) in the runoff election on June 2, 2015.
May 11, 2015: WTVA: Glance at candidates in Mississippi congressional election
Sam Adcock, 52, of Starkville, Republican. Occupation: Has worked for Airbus Helicopters and has been a defense and security adviser to former Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss. Campaign website: http://www.samadcockforcongress.com/
Previous campaigns: This is Adcock's first run for office.
"Congress today has 213 lawyers. Do we really need another...? I'm a businessman. I'm not a politician and I'm not a lawyer," Adcock said during an April 30 candidates' forum at the University of Mississippi.
Sam Adcock, 52, of Starkville, Republican. Occupation: Has worked for Airbus Helicopters and has been a defense and security adviser to former Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss. Campaign website: http://www.samadcockforcongress.com/
Previous campaigns: This is Adcock's first run for office.
"Congress today has 213 lawyers. Do we really need another...? I'm a businessman. I'm not a politician and I'm not a lawyer," Adcock said during an April 30 candidates' forum at the University of Mississippi.
May 9, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Salter: Shrill tone of CD01 race likely script for 2016
For the record, the Republican contenders include: businessman Boyce Adams of Columbus; former Airbus Helicopters executive Sam Adcock of Starkville; state Sen. Nancy Collins of Tupelo; Tupelo dentist Dr. Edward "Doc" Holliday; emergency room physician and budding novelist Dr. Starner Jones of Pontotoc; Lee County District Attorney Trent Kelly of Saltillo; Itawamba County Prosecutor Michael "Chip" Mills, Jr. of Fulton; Tupelo attorney Greg Pirkle; former Eupora Mayor Henry Ross; Oxford attorney Daniel Sparks; Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert of Starkville; former Jackson City Councilman Quentin Whitwell of Oxford. The lone Democratic contender is Walter Zinn Jr. of Pontotoc.
For the record, the Republican contenders include: businessman Boyce Adams of Columbus; former Airbus Helicopters executive Sam Adcock of Starkville; state Sen. Nancy Collins of Tupelo; Tupelo dentist Dr. Edward "Doc" Holliday; emergency room physician and budding novelist Dr. Starner Jones of Pontotoc; Lee County District Attorney Trent Kelly of Saltillo; Itawamba County Prosecutor Michael "Chip" Mills, Jr. of Fulton; Tupelo attorney Greg Pirkle; former Eupora Mayor Henry Ross; Oxford attorney Daniel Sparks; Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert of Starkville; former Jackson City Councilman Quentin Whitwell of Oxford. The lone Democratic contender is Walter Zinn Jr. of Pontotoc.
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Apr 21, 2015: Red State: Candidate Briefing: Sam Adcock
In northern Mississippi, the most interesting election you haven’t heard about is unfolding. Thirteen candidates have entered the race to replace Alan Nunnelee, who died while in office. Of the thirteen candidates, several are recognizable local politicians, some lawyers, and one who has business experience, is not a professional politician, but who still has political experience. That candidate is Sam Adcock. |
Apr 21, 2015: Dark Horse Mississippi: Everybody Loves Reagan, Kelly Hates the IRS, Felons Deserve Voting Rights, & Other #MS01 Tupelo Debate Takeaways
Sam Adcock said he would add Harry Truman to his monument, because he admired the leadership Truman showed when he "spoke softly and carried a big stick."
Sam Adcock said he would add Harry Truman to his monument, because he admired the leadership Truman showed when he "spoke softly and carried a big stick."
Apr 1, 2015: Y'all Politics: #MS01: Adcock calling for debates in special Congressional election
Today, Sam Adcock said he is asking the University of Mississippi and the Mississippi University for Women and media outlets throughout Northern Mississippi to sponsor debates among the congressional candidates in the special election for Mississippi’s First Congressional District.
Today, Sam Adcock said he is asking the University of Mississippi and the Mississippi University for Women and media outlets throughout Northern Mississippi to sponsor debates among the congressional candidates in the special election for Mississippi’s First Congressional District.
Mar 17, 2015: Journal Politics: Columbus businessman to announce candidacy
Columbus businessman Sam Adcock will announce Wednesday afternoon his candidacy for Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District seat in the U.S. Congress.
Columbus businessman Sam Adcock will announce Wednesday afternoon his candidacy for Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District seat in the U.S. Congress.
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Adcock serves as vice president and general manager for Airbus Helicopter’s Columbus facility. He served as Legislative director under the office of U.S. Sen. Trent Lott from 1990 to 1996 and director of defense and security policy for the Senate majority leader from 1996 to 1997.
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Sam Adcock is a sixth-generation Mississippian with experience as a Department of Navy civilian employee managing shipbuilding and repair, Legislative Director for Senator Trent Lott, defense and security policy advisor to Lott as Majority Leader, and an executive with Daimler-Benz and its subsidiary Eurocopter which became American Eurocopter and now Airbus Helicopters. In 2001, Sam led a delegation from Eurocopter to visit the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi. At that time, the airport was surrounded by hayfields and pine trees. But under Sam’s leadership and encouragement, Columbus - in the Golden Triangle - was chosen as the new industrial site for American Eurocopter’s operations. It was a decision that changed both Sam’s company and Columbus, Mississippi.
Within four years, international investment in the Golden Triangle exploded. A steel plant investment was secured, followed by investment for a truck engine plant by a Dutch company. Equally significant for the state of Mississippi, aerospace companies followed Eurocopter’s lead and started investing in Mississippi: General Electric located two plants in the state. Rolls Royce invested in a plant and Northrop Grumman started a UAV company in Moss Point. Aurora Aerospace located in the Golden Triangle, along with Stark Aerospace; while Orbital located a facility in Tupelo. Mississippi became one of the leading states in economic development following the successful decision to build a helicopter plant in Columbus.
Today, over 800 aircraft have been assembled, repaired or completed in the Airbus Helicopters facility in Columbus. More than 340 Lakota aircraft have been delivered to the United States Army and Army National Guard. All of those aircraft have been on schedule and below budget. Mississippi’s performance on this Army program is best in the country. For the past year and a half, Sam has led that helicopter operation, expanding its business base and positioning the facility for future growth. Also at Airbus Helicopters, Sam oversaw the company’s Hurricane Katrina response which included flying in initial emergency relief, 22 tons of relief and recovery supplies, the establishment of an emergency field hospital and the delivery of 50,000 doses of tetanus.
Within four years, international investment in the Golden Triangle exploded. A steel plant investment was secured, followed by investment for a truck engine plant by a Dutch company. Equally significant for the state of Mississippi, aerospace companies followed Eurocopter’s lead and started investing in Mississippi: General Electric located two plants in the state. Rolls Royce invested in a plant and Northrop Grumman started a UAV company in Moss Point. Aurora Aerospace located in the Golden Triangle, along with Stark Aerospace; while Orbital located a facility in Tupelo. Mississippi became one of the leading states in economic development following the successful decision to build a helicopter plant in Columbus.
Today, over 800 aircraft have been assembled, repaired or completed in the Airbus Helicopters facility in Columbus. More than 340 Lakota aircraft have been delivered to the United States Army and Army National Guard. All of those aircraft have been on schedule and below budget. Mississippi’s performance on this Army program is best in the country. For the past year and a half, Sam has led that helicopter operation, expanding its business base and positioning the facility for future growth. Also at Airbus Helicopters, Sam oversaw the company’s Hurricane Katrina response which included flying in initial emergency relief, 22 tons of relief and recovery supplies, the establishment of an emergency field hospital and the delivery of 50,000 doses of tetanus.